Southern Traditions: Virginia Doves | S6E01 | MeatEater

All across America hunters kick off the fall hunting season with a weekend of doves, friends, and food. Steve's lifelong friend, Ronny Boehme has invited Steve out to his digs in Virginia for the dove opener. To prep for opening day, Steve and Ron spend a day brushing up on their shooting skills on a sporting clays course followed by a pigeon hunt. Steve shares simple, delicious cooking methods for doves and pigeons.
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[@chrstndl.9]

Whoever made the decision to upload this series on KZbin and made this free for us to watch, I thank you. This show is an inspiration for us who likes to go to the outdoors. And for me, was instrumental for overcoming my depression due to the lockdown. Thank you so much 😁😁 ❤️❤️ from the 🇵🇭

[@ignalbanirarranz]

Totally. This is very generous. So much quality for free.

[@admir2323]

they are all available on themeateater.com tho, also there u dont have to wait for them to upload one episode at a time.

[@chrstndl.9]

@@admir2323 Oh, thanks! I did not know that, but I guess it was for the best because if I did, I would just watch it all in a day or two 😂

[@ARSENICKMUSIC]

Thank Steve ! Hes the man in charge

[@mt9120]

I actually.... moved out of California to start hunting.

[@xekorf]

Best line: “Alright, let’s pick up shells.” Respect. I wish everyone had this respect.

[@leomidure]

It’s not about respect, it’s about saving $$. He reloads them

[@taldavidson6381]

@@leomidure it is def about respect, this is such a respectful hunting show for sure

[@doodaasdad3490]

I hate it when I go out hunting and there are shells all over the ground.

[@liamfisher917]

If it was respect, they wouldn't be using lead

[@matthewcastellano9229]

@@liamfisher917 fair. i wondered the same, suppose its harder to melt steel at home.

[@billthecat3688]

Ron is the best! He checks his cell phone, gets stung by a bee, stomps out the bee, and then quickly grabs his shotgun and shoots down a dove. LMFAO

[@jacobishee6060]

Steve is literally a professional hunter and has the humility to go get trained by a shooting pro. Mad respect!!

[@peterusa123]

Hey Jacob, we really like to come down to hunt some doves for few days. Where should we go? Please help

[@si8086]

@@peterusa123 you misspelled google

[@peterusa123]

@@si8086 thank you for your response 😁

[@Skim_beeble7125]

You can never have to much training

[@Bottomlandtrailcams304]

That English guy was cracking me up, love seeing someone get on Steve the way he gets on other people. Steve takes it all in stride and used it to advance his shooting. That's what it's all about

[@cooperhanson5564]

The lead dripping out into shot is wildly satisfying

[@lunkydog]

40-50 years ago I read about the multi story tall shot towers that were used to produce commercial shot. When I saw this when it originally aired, I was thinking WTF? Anything with Ronnie and his fancy dogs is gonna be good.

[@Evergreen1400]

@@lunkydog. You can find videos of that here on KZbin they did it exactly like you said.

[@HuntsmanYTCOTW]

As a Virginia hunter this episode is even more great than usual

[@sheenvr5986]

Right!

[@Bull3tBikes]

To the place I belong , oh West Virginia

[@noahhanes3872]

Exactly I’m a Virginia hunter myself and it is better than other episodes

[@diamondsprince]

@@Bull3tBikes *west Virginia

[@jbythunter4132]

@@Bull3tBikes are you another person that doesnt know west Virginia is a state

[@bryanfox2735]

I’ve been on a couple dove shoots where it sounded like ww3 out there! You couldn’t keep your gun loaded fast enough! Super fun!

[@IXLR82]

Dove hunting is a freakin’ blast, even though they can make even the most polished shooters look like beginners...super tasty little morsels too!

[@ipdjbt]

Are they gamey at all, or pretty mild?

[@jaymesjanes6923]

@@ipdjbt fairly mild. You can cook them with no seasoning and they still taste good. Poppers are a tradition but I also like to bake them with butter, onions, pepper, garlic, salt and pepper

[@IXLR82]

@@ipdjbt I sure don’t find them gamey, mostly just a mild “fowl” taste...like Jaymes said, they are super universal to cook with too. I like to fry mine up like little nuggets and season them according to the day’s taste preference

[@charlesb8693]

Growing up in VA, when I was a kid I was my dad's bird dog during dove season. He got me my first dove gun, a 20g, when I was 8 years old. For those who dove hunt, it's a deep tradition and helluva lot of fun.

[@epistemologicaldespair68]

“Oh Shenandoah, I long to see you, away you rolling river” This episode makes me miss home in the blue ridge

[@danielwarzecha2007]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! BEST HUNTING SHOW IN THE WORLD HANDS DOWN!!!!!

[@dontgiveabucktv656]

Ion and. N. Ju

[@claypot10]

You should pre-heat those casting molds (muffin tins) so you don't get steam explosions like that.

[@crowman5936]

Yeah cold molds with hot lead makes condensation that pops pretty good plus no safety glasses.

[@JustSushi0]

That shooting coach was next level. Dude whipped out a magnet

[@ultimatedriversofmachinery]

When he got stung by that bee that was hilarious

[@patrickgjorven7832]

Good on him for not having his gun in his hands as he was doing his "hot brass dance" too!

[@jackiekinner3826]

That bee sting was hilarious!! 🐝🐝🐝

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Jackie how are you doing today.

[@jgibbles8028]

I watch this every August as dove season approaches, setting the mood for the upcoming season and beginning of fall

[@johnnyg06]

Tomorrow's the day! (Arizona)

[@peterpierce9233]

When I was a kid, I shot a old single shot 16 gauge. I learned to shoot a .22 pistol and my dad told me I need to learn to hit birds on the fly with a .22. I learned very well. I can hit those discs now with my M1911.

[@TetraShot]

Ron is fuckin' hilarious. I see why he's a sought after hunting partner.

[@Jimmy445able]

My buddy and I used to skip school September 1st for the WV dove opener and our dads would take us. Half the time we’d run into most of our teachers out there

[@briancunningham3283]

To find a good place to hunt dove is like finding a gold mine. People keep them a secret held tightly to their heart here in VA

[@mongorian1158]

Makes me drool to taste that dove when it was all prepared!

[@kevincannon9564]

Imagine what this dude's kids learn daily... lucky folks I've learned more from meateater than I did in high school

[@BC-mn5uc]

Lmao I’m learning about all the different colors that girls dye their hair these days

[@patrickgjorven7832]

@@BC-mn5uc Lol, I know right!

[@samuelornela2872]

As a guy that has never hunted in my life and has had the opportunity to watch shows like this, specially meatEater, I find myself always enjoying the quality hunting content you guys work so hard on so guys like me can say hey this is new to me as a human being why not have a open mind towards it. Watching this episode brought me a sense of community that other shows fail to provide, when everybody is out there shooting doves, it seems so damn fun wel you guys can all come together and do what you love best.

[@peterparsons7141]

Meateater’s is providing new ideas and helping invigorate wild game preparation. It used to be very difficult to find excellent recipes and methods of preparing wild game. There was a enormous need for a modernization of Natural food preparation. Bravo !

[@marcprice9936]

Ron is such a dad.

[@earnestbass4043]

Steve, you’ve done more for hunting than many pro-hunting organizations combined. Keep it up!

[@HiddenValar]

I’ve been waiting for s6 for so long… binge watched ever episode I could online and on tv services and now I’m finally getting the last season I haven’t seen.

[@ReelTrey350]

Ron was cracking me up when he got stung and Steve was laughing at him!!

[@TheCAB207]

Love this episode, took a shotgun class and it fixed so many things. Love this episode

[@goodolboy3375]

Happy to see a episode in my home state

[@Bull3tBikes]

Ohhh West Virginia , mountain mama...

[@charlesduggan7600]

So good to see shooters eating their quarry and you made my mouth water when I watched you preparing the feast.

[@tex_gil117]

What a damn good instructor that English chap was. And good on Steve for being humble enough to admit he needs some pointers.

[@terryelston685]

This one and the small game with Kevin Murphy are our 2 Favorite episodes we have probably watched them both at least 100 times.

[@ManWithGoodHands]

Shenandoah valley!!! It’s great to see Steve in my neck of the woods! I love dove hunting here

[@michaele8157]

I tell u what. The episodes with Ronnie are my favorites. Dude is hilarious. Between the farting, jokes and mishaps (falling in other episodes and getting stung). It is pure entertainment.

[@donkzilla2293]

Old homesteaders tricks for plucking. Boil a pot of water and dunk the thing for about 30-60 seconds. Things wipe clean.

[@dcon9708]

This episode is perfect, I’ll watch it again decades from now and it will still be perfect.

[@shadow_crne1030]

Love that sarcastic Biography 1:45 XD ....... 16:32 LOL XD

[@trentmckenzie343]

I know the pain of the close crosser all too well 😂😂

[@brynredmon7869]

I don’t know if I’m a true fan or not, but I have seen this episode twice on tv, and now once on the KZbins, also have listened to every podcast and still get excited at the reruns on you tube every time I see one. This is hands down one of my favorite episodes. I also live in texas and work in Michigan and the no dove season BOGGLES my mind!

[@bobbyfisherUnbelivable]

Had me smiling the whole time watching you experience your first real dove hunt. I look forward to mine every year.

[@kevinnugent9280]

This is my holy grail I love the 16 gauge. I love dove hunting cooking and rare bird dogs. You have nailed it sir not to mention I 've been everywhere in this country and think the Shannondoha valley is one the most beutiful places in it.

[@claysnwingsshotgunning]

I've been in love with the 16 gauge since my youth thanks to my Uncle and his Browning Sweet 16, Carries like a 20, and shoots like a 12.

[@thetobaccoguy1751]

I had never tried bacon wrapped dove prior to this year. It is AWESOME! Goodbye dryness

[@soxfan182]

try wrapping a jalepeno up in there as well. its excellent

[@Nathan-zw7nq]

As someone who works at a Gunclub, I totally understand the instructor. And dove hunting is absolutely a ritual here in south And yes I do prefer my Franchi 16 gauge to all other guns for dove and upland bird hunting.

[@mr.smitty1993]

I’m with Ron. My 2 favorite shotguns are my 1957 Savage single shot and 1939 Winchester Model 12 slam fire, both in 16 gauge.

[@dylanlaforce9841]

Ive watched this episode 10000 times and it keeps getting better Ronnie is a character…. one I would like to meet.

[@alexdimov3623]

Please keep uploading more!!! This is easily my favorite series! Steven needs to continue this show. 10/10

[@Crimineenor]

My first meateater video but I've been listening to the hunting dog podcast for years.

[@garyspangler5546]

Awe man. Tears of happiness is all I can say. ❤

[@benf8487]

Nothing like a good ole southern dove shoot!

[@wildskyoverland]

Ronny what a legend.

[@zakalbin]

First time I’ve ever seen someone pluck dove cool to see the little differences

[@curedham2963]

that 16 gauge is a fine piece of equipment and that is a understatement.

[@dart7426]

So Happy to see a new vid come out just as I turn my pc on SOOO HYPED :D

[@ugglebo1198]

This show is such an inspiration. Guys like Steve coming on Joe Rogans show were a huge part of me becoming a hunter here in Sweden. It would be super cool if Steve would travel here someday for a traditional moose (or any kind) of hunt! Cheers, thanks for the inspiration!

[@MrLeemurman]

Wow, I'd love to hunt in Sweden!

[@dhooter]

Pounding those Yeunlings. Damn good beer damn good family that runs it. Know them well.

[@zachh2648]

The amount of hunting etiquette these people have is awsome!

[@donaldfarr8162]

Thank you Steve for the memories. I used to love dove hunting and I so miss it. It was always the kick off to hunting season here in Georgia. Always loved the breast with jalapeño and bacon on the grill. Your the best.

[@janmorse6948]

As a Michigan woodsman, I want to experience this sometime. We came close, once, briefly, then the uninformed ended it all for us. I was saddened by it then, and still am to this day. Thanks for taking us along with you and your crazy friend Ronnie.

[@mr.smitty1993]

Come to Indiana. We’ll welcome you with open arms and minds.

[@billrafferty1460]

I don’t think I’ve seen anything look more fun in my life

[@Svensk7119]

Dang it, Steven! You're putting the love of pigeon blasting back into me!

[@urban.homestead]

Probably one of my favorite eps across all seasons. Sept 1 can't come soon enough!

[@Gatorraider]

Ronnie's #1🏆

[@thisisahmed4571]

On my break for work , perfect!

[@danieliglesias1314]

A man of his craft enjoying his cigar.💪🏻

[@renelopez2244]

Love the 16 gauge! Its Fantastic.... Tight spread and great knock down power

[@HOLYdEYEver]

I think I have seen this episode at least 20 times now. It is still my favorite.

[@kygreenskeeper8326]

Thank you Steve, I truly enjoyed that....reminded me of dove hunting with my brothers growing up....

[@jasonlara1943]

The shotgun bug is real. I have it. After a while that shotgun will collect stories and memories that you can pass down to your kids and keep it going.

[@glenclark393]

Love Steven and his friends when they pull out a new hunting video. Plus I’m going to rewatch the Netflix series.!

[@tbh9076]

7:32 You are looking for the result....thats a little golden nugget that was just casually dropped.

[@gamedinnah]

Hunting doves in Johnston County, NC are some of my earliest hunting memories. Good times. We don’t have a season here in Maine but they often land in my garden to forage around. Makes me hungry every time.. and I remind them how lucky they are.

[@jeremiahhedeen3879]

Good old boys having a GREAT TIME, I love it!!

[@davidteague5461]

I never tier of watching your videos. Perfect balance in hunting and cooking.

[@nicl3265]

Dove is just about my favorite bird meat especially morning dove

[@roosterboy7357]

The man with the green suspenders had a pretty neat 1100. I got a peek of it at the safety meeting

[@Crackhouts]

My wife fries them for me. One of my faves!

[@johnsykes706]

This is by far my favourite episode, I would love to see Steve and Ronnie do some goose episodes together.

[@JoshGowan]

I've dove hunted for 30 years and I've never seen anyone pluck one like a duck. We go thumb up from under the breast, twist and pull. Takes about 2 seconds per bird, but we don't get to eat those little thighs. 2 favorite ways to cook them is whole breast wrapped in bacon and Kansas City (thin) bbq sauce on the grill, and egg/flour fried like fried chicken and then add to morel mushroom gravy and simmer. I'm definitely going to pluck some to give that a try though! Great video!

[@supersonicdan1251]

Did anyone else notice that Ronnie started the big dove shoot with a drilling (two shotgun barrels with a rifle underneath)?

[@kevind7617]

He has the best job on earth

[@ultimatedriversofmachinery]

Steve has such a talent for hunting

[@lasmildelicias1000]

i love dove hunting and now i have new ideas for cooking them i love this show

[@howardanderson3974]

Canada loves Steve R and MeatEater 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Burgert1776]

I have a Ithaca 16 gauge from 1924 and it shoots flawlessly

[@ronwilson3414]

Godda love a man who shoots a 16. That my favorite gauge. Great video

[@jakkul26]

Dove hunts are the most fun, lackadaisical hunts there are. You sit around with your friends and family and chit chat and shoot birds. Then everyone gets together for supper afterwards.

[@ryane1383]

the host is the F*in man. love it

[@sheenvr5986]

Seriously best hunting show.

[@daveaver]

Fantastic training on such a fun sport- both clays and birds. Good job.

[@glenntoups4615]

Now that looked like a blast.....put a few CAJUNS in that field and you would need a hardhat.........but we would cook a dove jambalaya with smoked pork sausage and poppers and smothered dove in butter and onions and garlic. Love all you videos Steve, even the one where you get chased by a huge brown bear.....Great videos

[@lovingoutdoors5112]

I desperately want to be friends with Ron. He seems like he be such a blast to hang out with.

[@peterjackson7473]

More Ronnie pls. What an awesome guy.

[@kellymcclary9379]

Love watching you two hunt. Beautiful bird dogs. I'm also in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia near Afton...

[@Mrbrumley]

Makes me want to go out and start planting fields now

[@jgibbles8028]

Same way down here in GA. Dove hunting is the perfect way to get kids, or new hunters into the sport.

[@ryanholliday5464]

Love Dove hunting! One of the funnest hunts, very interactive. One day I'll do it in Argentina.

[@hugon4]

First time I saw someone making his own ammo really cool!